Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville, NY is a popular venue for concerts and fireworks. The fireworks show on July 4th 2014 was looking grim with the sudden downpour of rain; but right before the show started the rain stopped. Thanks to the rain however, we were treated to an amazing golden red light during Sunset. Historic Lock 24 was a great location to capture these images.
![Lock 24 Golden Hour Baldwinsville NY](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Lock-24-Golden-Hour-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Lock 24 Golden Hour”
![Lock 24 Sunset Baldwinsville NY](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Lock-24-Sunset-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Lock 24 Sunset”
But the best seats would be had nearby, next to the Red Mill Inn. We waited in anticipation for the fireworks to begin, and were treated to a beautiful sky after the rain let up.
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Once the fireworks display started, we weren’t let down. The view was great, and the fireworks show was spectacular. For the best fireworks photos, I used a tripod, a wide angle lens, tungsten white balance, and a remote shutter release in bulb mode to time the fireworks and let the light in.
![Paper Mill Island Fireworks in Baldwinsville](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Paper-Mill-Island-Fireworks-1-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Paper Mill Island Fireworks 1”
![Paper Mill Island Fireworks in Baldwinsville](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Paper-Mill-Island-Fireworks-2-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Paper Mill Island Fireworks 2”
![Paper Mill Island Fireworks in Baldwinsville](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Paper-Mill-Island-Fireworks-3-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Paper Mill Island Fireworks 3”
![Paper Mill Island Fireworks in Baldwinsville](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Paper-Mill-Island-Fireworks-4-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Paper Mill Island Fireworks 4”
Once the fireworks were done, the smoke still lingered and offered a dramatic view of the Seneca River Bridge.
![Seneca River Bridge Baldwinsville Smoke Fireworks](https://earththroughthelens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Smoke-on-the-Water-720x480(pp_w480_h320).jpg)
“Smoke on the Water”
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